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Idag kom jag mig äntligen för att köra mitt första egna träningspass som Jenny har gjort åt mig! Jag började med 1 km löpning som uppvärmning och tog även ett snyggt personbästa med runt 18 sekunder!!! Bra jobbat tycker jag!

Sedan är problemet att gymmet som jag ska träna på, och där jag träffar Jenny, de har bara öppet måndag-torsdag 16-19... Så jag har inte kunnat lösa någon träningskort och kommer inte kunna göra det förrän jag ska träffa henne nästa gång. Vi bor i en 1:a på 37 kvm och det blir ganska trångt med utfallsgång och andra spännande övningar... Så, vad göra? Tja, utomhus finns det ju rätt mycket plats och mellan oss och pappa finns den här utmärkta träningsplatsen:

Vad tycks?!? =D

Med mig hade jag även min vice tränare Anders och hans två assistenter som övervakade passet:

Sedan hade vi diverse grejer med oss för träningen och körde igång med dagens pass!

*Knäböj: 3 set *10 reps

*Masken: 2 set *5 reps

*Utfallssteg: 3 set *10 reps

Såhär ska det se ut!

Såhär ser det ut när mjölksyran biter till! =)

*Bäckenlyft med boll: 3 set *10 reps

Ganska skönt...

Sjukt mycket jobbigare! ; )

*Armhävningar på knä: 3 set *10 reps

Tillbaka till sandlådan! =)

Sista 5 tar död på mig! Då blir jag såhär arg... =D

*Plankan: 3 *30 sekunder

Ja ja, jag vet, jag skulle sänkt ned baken mer! =D

*Sittande bålrotation: 3 set *20 reps med 2 kgs hantel

Det var mitt första pass och jag är så sjuuuukt nöjd! Och tacksam över världens bästaste, finaste vice tränare med assistenter som aldrig slutar att tro på mig! Stackars hjärtat började med att vurpa nedför hela backen vid pappa, med hundar, ryggsäck och pilatesboll i ett enda virrvarv! =S Men det gick bra... Sedan har han gjort en del av övningarna också, men han är inte så förtjust vid att vara med på bild tyvärr! 

Nästa pass blir sent på tisdag kväll och så ska jag träffa Jenny på torsdag vid 10:00 -- längtar! Enligt vågen har jag gått ned 15 kilo på 2 veckor! Skulle kunna vara lite fel på den... Men, nej, inte idag, idag tycker jag om den! ; )

Nu drar vi till Texas Steakhouse med 3 av mina fina storebröder och överraskar pappsen! 

Frustrated!!!

I'm so sick of not getting anywhere, especially since the only one to blame is myself!!! Gaaah!!!

I've finally gotten the right shoes in the right size and today I got a runner's set from Craft:

Very nice, and even nicer: the Large was too big so I got to buy a Medium! =)

Very strange, feels like I'm not wearing anything, but nice to run in!

Then we got home and I had decided I was done with the stupid intervals and ready for the entire kilometer... I was wrong... After 700 meters I got side stitch, that passed quickly, but still... Not a good feeling. Ended with good, strong legs and the timer stopped at 7:03 mins. It's a decent time for me, not the best I've done, but considering how poor my training has been of late, it's okay. 

I'm very happy about the shoes!!! My Nike Lunarglide +3 really did their job, for the first time my tibias didn't hurt on impact! A lovely feeling! But I know that I need to get better at warming up, stretching and taking care after training as well--today I just go out, walk 5 mins and start, then when I'm done I go inside and hit the shower... 

But now I realize that Anders has been right all along, I can't hurry this or force results. I need to give myself a better chance! I need to put my heart into planning AND following through, building a good habit and lifestyle with the help of people around me who know this better than I do. Making a perfect schedule for a horse or a dog -- no problems! But when it comes to myself, I'm totally clueless! And I need to let go of the pride in this case and benefit from their knowledge. I'm so glad that I have my colleague and friend Thomas to turn to! He runs like a madman, all the time, everywhere, for hours on end! A true inspiration and such a great mentor, never making me feel stupid or ignorant. Thanx!!!

I'm working on a plan and I'll give it to you tomorrow.

We went shopping for a calendar for our wedding, had to settle for a blank one and note dates myself, it's very beautiful though! I also got a training calendar and I hope it's gonna help me follow through better...

Today we planned a good long walk with the dogs, but the pouring rain stopped us and we ended up training instead. So much fun! I forget that sometimes and I coached Anders with both Yoggi & Harry. That is really my place in life, I was born to teach. I feel at ease and sometimes I'm worried about not finding the words when I stand in front of my pupils, but they never fail me! I wish it was easier making it a living, as I did with the horses. I long back to that, what an amazing job! I'm fortunate to have had it.

This evening we've enjoyed lobster, crab and a bottle of white wine in front of Sweden-Italy in hockey, lovely evening!

It's the Small Things...

...that can really make or break you. Today I'm on a high! Partly because I've gotten a good night's sleep and partly because I've been out on my first jog/walk in over a week, partly because I love my new shower-gel and lotion from Body Shop (Pink Grapefruit) and partly thanks to Mark Salling (Noah Puckerman in Glee)... So, nothing extraordinary, just everyday life and it's moments.

I smell FANTASTIC! =)

Yum!

Mark Salling is H O T and I love his voice and mohican!

Trying New Things...

Well, I know since long ago that I hate training if it takes too much time and/or effort to get there. Once there, I love it, but if I have to take the car or tube or whatever to get there--I'm likely to invent whatever reason not to go...
So, the best training is the one that gets done, right? Therefor jogging/running would be perfect for me! Just one teeny tiny problem: I hate it. Well, I used to hate it and then I loved it and now I kind of hate it again... But that's just because I've gotten really comfortable here in my comfort-zone since I met Anders. Sorry love, but you really messed up my training... =) Time to change all that now and I've been through many ideas over the past few weeks as to HOW to get me back in to it. Last year, I decided to start running and since I need to compete and never do anything without a tough goal, I set the goal to run The New York Mini 10 K for women... The plan was to run 1 K three times a week the first month and then add 1 K each month. That went really well, until November and 3 K--when I met Anders. Lost focus, lost the will to try and lost track of everything not related to Anders... It's sweet to be in love, but my, it makes you stupid! =)
Since then I haven't really even tried running. But, now's the time to change that and first I thought about doing it the same way again, but I changed my mind. See, where I used to live, we had great tracks on soft ground that felt good under my feet. Where I live now I don't. I can only run on asphalt here and that is not at all as nice... Since I'm so heavy I'm also a little worried about my knees and legs on this hard surface. So, I plan to invest in some really good shoes and also: take it slowly. I know myself--I push too hard and then give up when it get's too tough. Not this time. For 2 weeks (starting Monday) I will do intervals (jog 1 mins/walk 2 mins) at least 3 K's 3-4 times/week and then do 1*1 for 2 weeks and see the results on that.
I tried it today on my regular 6,5 K walk with the dogs, the last 3 K's I jogged 1 minute and walked 2 minutes all the way. Felt really good--but I need to constantly think about my posture, opening up and straightening up to breathe easier and better and to help my body as much as possible.
I'll get back to you on the progress... =)

My goals are these: manage 2 K's in 10 minutes by week 25 and I've also decided to sign up for ToppLoppet here in Stockholm on September 22:nd! It's a 5 or 10 K run in Hagaparken and it'll be my first competion ever...

If you haven't read ToppHälsa, give it a try, best ever in my opinion!